FIGHTING FRIGID TEMPS WHILE WINTER CAMPING - WOOD HEAT VS DIESEL AIR HEAT!! (THE EXPERIMENT)

[@LeadHander]

I regularly install and repair the legit German heaters (Espar and Webasto) at my job. I wouldn’t be comfortable with any part of the exhaust inside the tent. Leave the heater outside. If you want the efficiency of the pre-heated air from inside the tent run a separate 3” intake hose from inside the tent out to the heater air intake. The small intake hose is for the combustion air, not the heated air, it can also stay outside. Plus this would move the fuel pump farther away and less noticeable. I would also open the cabinet and make sure the pump is rubber isolated, if not that could be where the extra noise is coming from. Thanks for making the video!

[@tonyhann4453]

Great video Chuck! You surely know how to put us in the moment! Love being outside in the woods, so peaceful! Well done with your portable heater experiment!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Tony

[@GF-pc5bt]

Chuck you are so easy to listen to….thanks.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks you for listening my friend.

[@peterpiper487]

Great idea for keeping the gloves warm. Thanks!

[@jimbertrand2499]

Enjoyed this; thanks Chuck!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thank jim.

[@garycampbell-or8tr]

That's what I call GOOD CAMPING

[@heidigould2687]

Happy Birthday Big Butt! 😂❤ we love you Willow! You too, Aspen! 😊

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. Tks Heidi!!!!

[@willamporter9283]

Awesome video, Mr. Porter enjoyed very much.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Mr Porter !!!

[@fathersonoutdoors7487]

Great video buddy thanks for the shout out my friend I appreciate it

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

No problem my friend. Tks again for the amazing gifts.

[@fathersonoutdoors7487]

@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors you're welcome my friend

[@CR-rp9eb]

Chuck, the small black air intake pipe that you mention is for the combustion air. Ideally that would be outside so it doesn't use up the air inside the tent and then shoot it out the exhaust. It uses very little so I wouldn't worry about it. The heater pulls air from the back of the unit, pushes across the heat exchanger where the combustion is, then blows it out the 3" pipe. So having it inside definitely makes it more efficient that way as its heating the already warmer air. I personally like having mine outside, so I have a second 3" return pipe that I attach to the back of the unit and run inside the tent to pull the warmed air through. Makes a huge difference than just having it warming the outside air like you did in your previous video. Mine works very well to about -25C, but starts to struggle any colder than that.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Awesome tips my friend. Tks for taking the time to write.

[@zazult]

Thanks Chuck always enjoy your videos, inspires me to make more of them myself! Keep them coming.

[@grantwhelan5863]

Another beauty video Chuck, thoroughly enjoyed it as always.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks grant.

[@DaleClements]

Enjoyable watch Chuck!❤

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks buddy.

[@thedoorider]

thanks!

[@margotfox61]

Your dogs are lovely!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thank you ❤️

[@spoonmonkey8971]

Oh boy oh boy I wanted to try this for such a long time cant wait to watch this !!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks for tuning in bud.

[@andrewrolfe4334]

Thanks for sharing another great video

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Andrew

[@badcompany3057]

Very enjoyable vid.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks for tuning in

[@AndrewJohnson149]

Thanks for brining us along for your overnight Chuck! Have a Merry Christmas!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

You too Andrew

[@NLGhostWolf]

outstanding night in the hot tent my friend, nice to see you better half and looking forward to seeing your rabbit snaring videos coming soon I hope.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks bud. And likewise!!

[@birdmandave]

2:53 my first chuck porter video was the original hot tent. Awesome videos Chuck

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks bud for tuning in all those years. Glad you’re on board.

[@christinebursey4976]

Wonderful ,now I,m hungry.enjoy your tent and the winter.No snow here in Buchans.🌞❄️🌞

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Christine. And I hope you get snow!

[@robertsimard735]

Cannot believe how winter has set in. Here in northern Ontario it’s raining. Can’t wait for winter here. Thanks for bringing us along Chuck, enjoyed the video. Happy birthday to Willow.

[@HuckThis1971]

Eastern Ontario here. Was bombing around with my 1970 olympique last week. Rain this weekend. Sucks.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Robert buddy

[@brentgault2024]

Looks like you and the Missus and the two kids had a great supper and you and the kids had a great night in the tent seems like the vevor heater will come in very handy when doing your over night excursion in the hot tent

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Worked really good Brent. Tks bud.

[@pauldevlin9835]

Awesome and happy birthday Willow

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Paul.

[@Jay82a]

Just tried one of these heaters on a off grid hunting trip -15 worked great, but had a little trouble keeping the battery charged up enough

[@glennpurchase807]

Great seeing you again. Another great video. The heater seems to be a great idea. Looking forward to the next video. God bless.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks sir!

[@victorfortin542]

Great review, and of course the food looked Mmmm goood! And I am sure it was great to share it with the Mrs.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks as always victor. Always appreciate you tuning in my long time friend

[@davidhatcher1796]

Awesome!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks david

[@perryhynes837]

great video chuck... thanks man..

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Perry buddy.

[@verabixby4889]

Another great video we only got a dust of snow cal is waiting for some lol

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

We have a fair bit but some warmer weather coming. So much warmer here than than when I came here 30 years ago

[@perrybrantley6188]

Life is good. Looks like you are enjoying yourselfs

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Certainly are Perry. Tks bud

[@bmax6239]

Omg chuck you hove to take me with you on your next trip pls this looks so fun

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It's a great experience and I always encourage people to try it👍

[@bmax6239]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors you should take me with you on your next trip- Keegan Maddox you should remember me I was in your fac course

[@bradreardon8509]

Loved the comment about the Butter!! I tells the bys aboard the boat the same thing all the time. They thinks im foolish lol. Another great vid!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Brad

[@OpenAirAdventure]

Pretty cool Chuck. Thanks for the great content. Kenny

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Kenny.

[@birdmandave]

12:44 I think this is the second time you have mentioned jarvis green. One of the best friends you can ask for

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Seems like a first rate guy. I’m envious over his suppers!!!! 😂

[@CurtisByrne]

Awsome..really enjoying watching all your videos

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks for tuning in!

[@rowdyroddy2895]

Great video. Hello from Corner Brook, NL.

[@mikebezanson7777]

Glad to see that the diesel heater worked for you...I agree it is hard to beat the wood stove..its not about what is on your plate but who is sitting at the table..looks like you hit a grand slam..great food and even better company... awesome 👍 Im looking for ward to getting out in mine...all the best..

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Mike.

[@reginaldwinsor2759]

Nice heater. I am looking into getting one. Haven't decided yet. I usually set my canvas tent up at my favorite honey hole for a stint of ice fishing, so it would most definitely come in handy. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Reginald

[@patandandrea]

Good to see the diesel heater working good. I use propane heater with my wood stove but propane creat humidity inside the tent so it’s not the best. I’ll start to look at the diesel units. Great video Chuck and it’s always fun to see you little flower with you.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Propane heats causes a tremendous amount of condensation. Also, carbon monoxide is a real danger. So I avoid it entirely while tenting. Tks bud

[@keithcotnoir6331]

Awesome video Chuck, it was nice to see your better half spending time with you and enjoying an delicious meal together , regarding the diesel heater, that constant ticking would drive some folks crazy

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Surprisingly it went unnoticed within the first Few mins. For some reason it sounded louder on camera

[@PatrickSeanEarl]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Willow As always good to catch up with you and your family. Take care !

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thank you my friend.

[@kevinricketts5310]

I must say wonderful video and the food outstanding stuff

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Kevin buddy

[@lisaharvey4373]

You make winter camping look so much fun and the food wow Chuck looks awesome!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Lisa. It really is a great hobby.

[@jalexand007]

Nice and fun video. Have you seen the Russian bear tent. Has a removable bottom if you need it or keep it to make it easy so you don’t need to collect all the branches.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Yes I have. I was going to try one from a company but it seemed they went off the map afterwards. Looked like quality gear

[@lisaharvey4373]

Just love your videos Chuck, excited to see how your diesel heater performs this is a great test for it, the dogs well they are just beautiful pups great companions enjoy Chuck!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Lisa.

[@trcass1]

impressive little heater. surprising it only burned a half tank of fuel. nice there were no fumes too. thanks for sharing.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks for tuning in👍

[@jimeverden2244]

Thx Chuck. You have snow! A bit here across the Straits but it's suppose to be +12 tomorrow. Ugh. Itching to get on Skidoo and in the hills, cabin, ice fishing, at the logs. My moose will be back from the meat shop soon...for now I get to live vicariously through you. Tanks buddy. That moose though.... Mm, m, m, m, mmmm.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hahaha. You nailed the mm mm mmms!! lol. Thanks Jim.

[@philipdowns1092]

Thank you chuck , great video. Love the pups and great of the mrs to drop in for super. We are from Nova Scotia soo enjoy watching your extreme winter weather. Wife does winter camping with her scout troop so your videos come in handy.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Philip

[@jjjvclub]

Great video. great comfort having the Diesell heater for night time use. Apparently you can get an after market fuel pump for those. Very quiet supposedly. Great food too. Cheers!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Great tip. Tks for that!!!

[@Snyper600]

Hey Chuck, I don't know whats better? That breakfast feed or sleeping out doors. Hmmmmm! Hmmmmmm!!!!Hmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!! God Bless Fred

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. Good one!! Send me a video and I’ll make sure I’ll get you on the next one!! 😂😂

[@kerwynthomas4923]

Great video chuck, happy birthday to big butt🥳🥳

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks kerwyn buddy.

[@goober9983]

Weirdo 3:29 😂. Someone from NL put a video up of the eclipse, it looked kind of cloudy today 😢

[@codraven57]

Great vid on those diesel heaters Chuck. I have installed two 5kw's in my sailboat and they work perfectly. The only complaint I have is the fuel pump noise but that is minor.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Good to hear sir. Thanks for adding that.

[@TheOutdoorsman]

Looking forward to more hot tent videos! Great video!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks bud

[@km351c6]

Nice camp set up! The heater clinking sure sounds like a clock ticking, Big Ben 😮

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. Absolutely. The sound came out much louder on the camera for some reason.

[@DarrellWellsDifferentStuff]

looks like the heater is a hit buddy. Great night out and looking forward to the continued adventures. Take care.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Darrell. Always stay positive

[@maplehouseknives]

Great video Chuck, nice to see your "other half" partake! Aspen sure is getting big! Greetings from Germany 👍🍻

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks buddy and I always love to hear from you in Germany. Wow!!

[@NuManXplore]

Great video! I have a similar diesel heater, it has to be assembled and mounted to something its not in one of those nice compact units. Can’t wait to see how it does at -30.

[@garryprosser6396]

Enjoyed watching. My 1st with you and now subscribed.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thank you my friend

[@old-man173]

Great video as allways

[@Ladyanglerpursuits]

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Man, that meal looked delicious. Mel is spoiled. Hahaha she couldn’t go without saying Mmmm Mmm mm mm mmmmmmm 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love this!!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

And then did the “full gut” happy dance afterwards lol

[@paulmoody4224]

Awesome video !! Heater works great wow happy bday big butt!!can’t wait to get out hot tenting myself

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Paul buddy

[@darrendavidsonoutdoors]

That's awesome! Good to know cause I just got the notification from the post office saying my exact same diesel heater has arrived. I felt the same, I love the wood stove but I hate the idea of waking up to feed it every 90 minutes or so. Thanks for the video. I plan to set mine up the same way.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Awesome Darren. I think it will serve you well

[@sandollarj504]

Good that the company sent you a new pad for your cot. At 330.00 to buy a new one (US dollars )is nothing to sneeze at Thank you for the video.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I was quite impressed - and I should have mentioned that fact that I didn't tell them I was a youtuber or that I'd endorse anything. It was just pure customer service

[@sandollarj504]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors wow that is terrific customer service there. Great company.

[@ellisbartlett2942]

The heater is a great addition to your arsenal of gear buddy, think I’m going it invest in one as well, great video

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks bud

[@tuckerandi]

Awesome video as usual Chuck, Happy Birthday to Willow. I'm really enjoying seeing about that diesel heater because I'm thinking would have many uses one being in my canvass tent.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Tucker buddy

[@ScottMartin-kp5jt]

Great video chuck , I can taste thoes bacon and eggs lol cheers buddy

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Delicious as always my friend 👍

[@ramongandia8163]

The diesel Vevor has two modes. Thermostat is one. The other is continuous combustion, where you can dial in the amount of heat. In combustion mode, the fire never goes out, uses very little electricity. In thermostat mode, the igniter has to get red hot which uses a lot of electricity. Combustion mode uses one tenth of the battery as the thermostat mode. The exhaust can get plugged with snow and ice if left unheated. Better to poke out the tent when you are ready to start it. Your wood stove, if left assembled, will draft the heat out of your tent. Get it to to -20c or -30c, and the Vevor is marginal. Bring the heat ducts into the sleeping bag! LOL.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Excellent knowledge shared here. Tks so much

[@NorthernOntarioOutdoors]

That diesel heater sounds annoyingly loud with that pump pulsing . When we go ice camping we just use a buddy heater . Quiet, efficient, easy. Wood stoves burn out to quick, run super hot, then have to put wood on to often. Those diesel heaters definitely have their place though. Thanks for the comparison Chuck!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

No sweat buddy. Love trying out new things. All the best my friend.

[@truenorth1355]

Interesting heater, the outside vent would worry me if it was snowing.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

100%. Have to keep it clear for sure

[@terrymagiera1924]

How do you like that fisker axe ,? Does it keep a good edge, and does the handle slip in your hands?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It keep a good edge, tough as nails all around, doesn’t slip any more than other axes. Of course depends on the gloves you’re wearing at the time for sure.

[@iancurran4760]

Great Video as always! Happy Birthday to big butt how old is she now? Well the new machines in the shed and wouldn’t you know it rained and most of what we had for snow is gone😢I am wondering how long the diesel heater will run on a deep cycle battery . Was wondering to how it will stand up to a good sleigh ride was trying to come up with an idea for a box to put it in.I quickly tried mine and was hoping the jackery would run it but not enough amps to fire it up😢 so will have to use a battery. Loved the cook up and glad to see your better half made it out for the evening take care and we will see you in the next one! Ian

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thanks Ian bud. Willow just turned 6!! 🎂. She is the most intelligent dog I’ve ever had. Amazing companion and gets along just super with Aspen.

[@stephgiroux7745]

His back in the tent!! Last year I slept on the lake in my fishing tent not insulated and my Big buddy heater and had major condensation. Do you think the air out of the diesel heater dry enough to prevent condensation? Cheers Steph Giroux

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

100% bone dry with diesel heat. Anything heated with propane like a buddy heater leaves outrageous amount of condensation plus emits a large amount of Carbon monoxide

[@stephgiroux7745]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors awesome! Perfect Chuck and thanks. Have my diesel heater on order ! Cheers Steph Giroux

[@freenewfie]

That little inexpensive heater sure looks like the answer to the elimination of broken sleep from topping up the wood stove in the middle of the night. I wonder how well it would work in my 20x24 insulated cabin with the wood stove? Of course eastern NL doesn't get your extreme cold temperatures but it may keep it comfortable for when the fire dies down. Another thing, why is it that when I watch your videos I am compelled to dig through my deep freeze to take out a chunk of moose, trout, rabbit ....now I can add Partridge to my list because I just got back from visiting Labrador. Looks like I will be going north twice a year now... Fishing in the spring and bird hunting in the fall. I totally enjoy your camera work, it takes a lot of work to make your audience feel like they are right there with you.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hey bud. My friend has a garage that is 20x22 and he said his heater keeps his heated quite nicely.

[@freenewfie]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors wonderful!! I can see for that price, it would be a great add on for the cabin

[@bwillan]

How much fuel does that diesel heater consume? Whenever, I've winter camped with a hot tent, I would ensure my sleep system was rated for at least -40C and I would let my stove burn out over night. In a wood area, the fuel supply for the wood stove is pretty abundant. If got overly cold overnight, I could just light my wood stove to warm it up. I never had to do that in all the trips I took.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I’ve done that as well, however, I take my dogs with me and I have to ensure their warmth. I also like to keep heat going to dry my clothes out overnight.

[@st8kout961]

If the Bluetti gear wasn't so heavy you could have just used an electric blanket or pad, but of course it wouldn't heat up your whole tent. Electric heaters in general are HUGE power drains, worse than air conditioners in the summer, but electric blankets will keep you warm all night on very little power.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I've never used an electric blanket before - and I have a smaller Bluetti unit that I think would last a few hours at least. Never know, may experiment!

[@st8kout961]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors Back in college it was a big money saver to turn off the heat and just use an electric blanket at night, then come morning jump in a hot shower then head to class. Kept the utility bills really low in winter. Even now, I still sleep better in winter with one.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

I see the fuel consumption was exhibited in video... how did it go w/ 12V battery?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I speak about the battery in a section of the video as well Battery was still at 12.2 volts at the a time I shut it off (10 hours of use)

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

@@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors That is not what I inquired about. A 12v battery (deep cycle or conventional automotive) in reasonable condition at rest no load or draw should be something like 12v. However, it is not indicative of battery life capacity. For example... running a little capacity test light in the field might reveal you lost a 1/4, 1/3, charge etc.

[@susanmaynard6054]

No bottom in the tent. And the pine limbs for the floor? I can just imagine a whole poking through the side.Ruling out the Eskimo. Thanks for the video.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

None of these tents have bottoms. Same as a lot of the canvas tent setups. Tents with bottoms in the winter time pool up with water as the snow melts from your boots, wood etc and become really slippery. The limbs I use are actually spruce, not pine, and have never poked a hole in the tent in the tent years I’ve been using them. The Eskimo tent setup gives you more room to stand, faster to set up, and are warmer in winter because of their insulation.

[@4seasonpursuits724]

Chuck as always you share an enjoyable segment to watch. Just picked up a Vevor heater, completed a few modifications including sound attenuation of the pump and case. Can’t wait to get out through the holidays for an ice fishing trip in the hot tent with it. Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Thank you my friend and merry Christmas to you as well 🌲

[@GNPBES]

Another great Video! I was wondering how that would hold up overnight. It will be interesting to see how it does in sub zero temps fuel and battery wise. Oh, I was also lucky enough to have some moose meat given to me. What do you marinate it in? Looking forward to the next one! Peace.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I used soya sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder and garlic. Sure fire marinade. Sometime I use a little red wine with it.

[@RobertGray_USNA86]

Anthracite Coal Fire instead of Wood?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

I have no access to it but would be fun to try

[@bradwatters996]

How often do you have to put wood in that stove? Im in the market for one.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Depends entirely on the wood you’re burning and how warm it is outside. If I use a bigger piece of wood then I replenish it every 1.5 to 2 hours.

[@jsnyara]

That heater fuel pump clicking/banging would have drove me up the walls! I suppose the camera microphone could be amplifying it.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

It was amplifying it quite a bit. Having said that, maybe it’s just me, but the ticking didn’t bother me in the least. Tks for tuning in my friend.

[@KChandler9362]

Hey Chuck! after watching your videos on that heater I think I will get one for myself. It will be ideal for melting snow and ice out of my snow blower. My garage isn’t heated so I think one of those heaters setting next to my snowblower with my tent hunting blind over all of it will be the answer. I love how well behaved your dogs are. Does anyone hunt rabbits up there using dogs? It’s so much fun. Happy trails.

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

No one that I know of here hunts rabbits with dogs. We used to do a ton of it on the island of Newfoundland growing up tho (with and without dogs) Had the most amazing meal at Byron and Tina’s this weekend!! First time ever tasting Elk!!!!

[@KChandler9362]

Never had elk meat either. There’s a meat shop 10 minutes from me that sells elk and other types of meat but it’s all farmed animals.

[@glendacollins9697]

Happy Birthday Willow. How old is she today?

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

She turned 6! Hard to believe already!!

[@RoryVanucchi]

👍

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks rory

[@dboyette42]

lol I am winter camping and fighting the snow in Florida

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

lol. We love Florida tho!! Been there a few times growing up and then with my kids. Such a beautiful place.

[@Chudsaves]

Money will always keep you warm

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Burning it you mean? lol. I don’t have that much lying around ever since they made the $1 bills obsolete 😂

[@maggiedj1131]

That’s loud sounds like someone hitting a tank

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

The noise came out much much louder on camera.

[@pcmiller2710]

Howdy Chuck, I've got a question and a request for ya; Q: are there any large predators in the area around your cabin that might pose a threat to you or your family? R: would you be willing to share any stories of dangerous bear encounters that you or any of your fellow officers were involved in?......there aint nothing better than a good campfire bear story

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Would make a good little piece. I’ll try and recall that when I do my next overnighter in the tent. Absolutely. Great supper chat and I can summarize it up in just a few sentences

[@M1KE-S]

"best knot everrrr!" "6:42"

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Hahaha. True though!! 😂

[@raytower5041]

A warm tent. Two dogs and a warm cup of mud. Umm…ummmm ..umm..umm….ummmmmm

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Haha. Tks ray.

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

[@ChuckPorterEverythingOutdoors]

Tks Morten